How to Add Remote Dropdown in WordPress (Step-by-Step Guide)

Install Unlimited Elements Blocks Library

• Go to the Unlimited Elements plugin page on WordPress.org.

• Click Download, then in your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin and upload the ZIP file.

• Click Install Now and then Activate to enable the plugin.

Open the Blocks Library

• From your WordPress dashboard, go to Unlimited Elements → Blocks Library.

• This is where all available blocks are listed and managed.

Search for the Remote Dropdown Block

• Use the search bar at the top right and type “Remote Dropdown”.

• The Remote Dropdown block will appear in the results list.

Install the Remote Dropdown Block

• Hover over the Remote Dropdown block and click Install.

• This adds the block to your available options in the editor.

Add Remote Dropdown to a WordPress Page

• Open any page or post using the WordPress block editor.

• Click the (+) Add Block button, search for “Remote Dropdown”, and insert it into the page.

Customize the Remote Dropdown Block

Once added, select the Remote Dropdown block and use the settings panel on the right. Set the unique Connection ID to link to your target content block, set the Default Placeholder/Label, and choose the Default Selection. Customize the Styling for the Dropdown Background and Text Typography, Option List Colors, and the Dropdown Arrow Icon to create a functional, visually appealing content selector that fits your site’s design.